Chapter 704: Still the Cute Cecil

Yang Hui and Clovis were really shocked by Odiseus. Clovis's going to [Ten] was the final conclusion they reached after talking alone in the afternoon. Odiseus could not have known about this. Although his actions coincided with the two of them, his purpose... was intriguing.

"My father has told the cabinet meeting about your affairs, Yang Hui. The cabinet members have some complaints about this, but my father's imperial order cannot be violated. You just need to pay attention to your small actions in private." Odiseus first looked at Yang Hui and told him the cabinet meeting's attitude towards him.

"The governor of [Ten] was originally intended to be handed over to Cornelia, after all, it was the territory she conquered, but Cornelia decisively refused and asked my father to transfer her to another place to continue the war. My father also agreed, so the position of governor of [Ten] is temporarily vacant, and the cabinet members are arguing."

Hearing this, Yang Hui's mouth curled up, how could he not argue? The imperial capital is the base camp, the place closest to the core of the empire, and the overseas territories are the basic base. Even if the core loses power, you can return to the basic base to preserve yourself and your family, and even wait for the opportunity to make a comeback.

"Everyone's recommendation is different, and there is no unified result, so I recommend you, Clovis. As the prince of the empire, it is time for you to fulfill your duties as a prince."

"Why me? Even if Sister Cornelia refuses, isn't Sister Guinevere more suitable?" Clovis asked Odiseus.

"Because of your relationship with Yang Hui." As he said, Odiseus smiled and glanced at Yang Hui, "Everyone knows Guinevere's ability. She will be the most dazzling flower at the banquet in the imperial capital, but she can't manage a territory."

"Then my brother thinks highly of me. I can't manage a territory either. I only like painting, and I don't have much talent." Clovis said with his hands spread out, his posture is somewhat similar to Yang Hui.

"But you have a good relationship with Yang Hui, don't you?"

Hearing this, Clovis restrained himself and stared at Odiseus. The meaning of this sentence was very deep. The most important point was that Odiseus knew that Yang Hui had secretly established a strong force, and Yang Hui would let this force help Clovis. With the help of this force, Clovis would not have any problems in the management of [Ten], nor would he encounter any danger.

"Go, Clovis, you enjoy the treatment of the royal family, and naturally you have to bear the responsibilities of the royal family."

"...Okay." Clovis' expression was tangled. After a long time, he exhaled a turbid breath and agreed to Odiseus' request dejectedly.

"Well, and Yang Hui... forget it, you never need to be reminded." Looking at Yang Hui who was sitting aside without saying a word, Odiseus wanted to say something, but swallowed it back, thinking it was unnecessary and Yang Hui would not listen.

Just a pot of black tea time, Odiseus left, Clovis and Yang Hui remained silent, and the atmosphere was very heavy.

"Yang Hui, Brother Odiseus is not a simple man." Clovis slumped on the sofa and smiled bitterly, "You told me openly that you wanted to use me to draw out the power in your hands, and I had no way to refuse."

"Is the man who can be the crown prince really so mediocre?" Yang Hui smiled and shook his head, "If he was really so mediocre, would Guinevere stand by him unwaveringly? And Schneizel would have driven him off the stage long ago."

"Yes, it's hard to survive in the palace without a trump card." Clovis smiled bitterly.

"Okay, since he is willing to go with the flow, just go ahead."

"Of course, we have already decided, so we can't back down. Don't you have my back?"

"That's right, so just be a waste quietly."

"Yang Hui! Only one person can leave this room today!"

...

On the other side, Odiseus took a car back to the palace. Clovis and Yang Hui could never have imagined that Guinevere, who had confronted them in the afternoon, was in the same car with Odiseus. It seemed that she had been there when she came. When Odiseus met Clovis and Yang Hui, she had been waiting in the car.

Moreover, they could never have imagined that after listening to what Odiseus had said, Guinevere was not angry, but smiled gently.

"Don't worry about him now, right?"

"Yes, my brother."

"You've worked hard for so many years."

"Not hard, my brother. They can grow up safely and be independent. It's all worth it."

"...Do you think Yang Hui...sees through it?"

"Of course he does. No one can hide from his eyes, my brother."

"Hahaha, that's a problem for him. He's been acting with us."

"Yes, but...it's because of his existence that we can be like this now, isn't it?"

"That's right." As they said that, Odiseus and Guinevere subconsciously glanced at the driver's seat and the escort vehicles in front and behind.

...

A few days later, the imperial decree came down, and Yang Hui officially took the privilege in his hands and had the power to form his own troops.

"Oh, it seems that the Fourth Prince has great ambitions." Lloyd, who just reported yesterday, sighed, but his hands did not slow down.

"Why? Mr. Lloyd." Cecil, as an assistant, asked in confusion.

"His Highness the Fourth Prince is going to take the roster of all the troops in the empire, including the secret special forces and the knights under the dukes. Only the members of the royal knights are excluded."

"Eh? Is His Highness the Fourth Prince going to recruit people from the entire army? But... will those people come?"

"Who knows? Maybe His Highness has his own ideas..."

"Hehe, you can only lie to Cecil with this kind of nonsense, Lloyd." At this time, Lakshata suddenly came, making Lloyd smile bitterly.

Lakshata did not come alone. Her sister Shanti followed her. She was small and cute, but her face was more mature than that of an adult.

"Miss Lakshata, Shanti, why are you here?" Cecil was surprised. Lloyd and Lakshata are now in charge of different projects and have independent research laboratories. Moreover, the relationship between the two of them makes it difficult for them to meet, let alone take the initiative to find each other.

"I've finished my work here, Lloyd, you lost again." Lakshata said as he threw a storage device to Lloyd.

Lloyd caught it immediately, and his bitter smile became even stronger: "You are still so persistent, Lakshata."

"Nonsense! If he hadn't provided me with a platform to defeat you, I would have left long ago."

"Hehe, but... I've also finished my work here, Lakshata, this round should be a draw." Lloyd teased with a naughty smile on his face.

"Tsk, fox."

"But it's really surprising that our prince is so good at designing Knightmare. I always feel that I am useless."

"..." Lakshata couldn't refute Lloyd on this point.

At first, Lakshata and Lloyd thought that Yang Hui was going to let them each design a next-generation Knightmare, and then compare who developed the more powerful body to decide the winner between the two.

As a result, Yang Hui didn't need them to design the machine individually. Instead, he gave them a design drawing and asked them to take charge of different projects. The quality and speed of the final completion would determine the winner.

When they saw the design drawing, Lakshata and Lloyd were shocked. Many of the designs could become cross-era works, even if they didn't expect it.

"But... if this machine is completed, the group of old scholars in the research will definitely be restless, right?" Lloyd happily played with the storage device in his hand and laughed jokingly.

"Isn't this nonsense? Those old people who think they are invincible will definitely be slapped in the face this time." Speaking of this, Lakshata also smiled, after all, she had been suppressed and discriminated against before.

"Huh~ The basic task is completed, and the next thing is Lakshata."

"Tsk, am I so unreasonable in your eyes?"

Thirteen new design drawings appeared on the screen, and each Knightmare was full of sharpness. Lloyd and Lakshata stood side by side. They all knew that they had to cooperate this time to complete the amazing work given to them by Yang Hui.

"By the way, Miss Lakshata." At this time, Cecil finally remembered what Lakshata said to her when she just came in, "Why do you say Mr. Lloyd is lying to me?"

"..."

Lakshata stared at Lloyd with dead fish eyes, asking him with her eyes, is this the assistant you chose?

Lloyd covered his face in depression, and suddenly felt that his choice was wrong.

"Sister Cecil." Shanti pulled Cecil's sleeve expressionlessly.

"Chanti?"

"Your Highness would not be so blatant to select people from other troops, especially the existing special forces and the knights of the Grand Dukes, they are all pretexts, because Your Highness will not give others the opportunity to put nails in his own troops."

"Huh?"

"According to His Highness' style, he should have selected the members long ago. These are all actions to confuse others, and then His Highness took the opportunity to take away the people he wanted."

"..."Cecil was speechless, pointing at himself with his mouth slightly open, and then looked at Lloyd with tears in his eyes, "Mr. Lloyd..."

"Ahaha." Lloyd scratched his hair, "I just think Cecil is so cute, I want to tease you..."

"Mr. Lloyd!"

"Sorry, I won't do it next time!" Being stared at by Cecil angrily, Lloyd put his hands together to apologize. He knew his assistant. Cecil was a very gentle person, very caring, and very cute, but...if she was really angry, he would lose a layer of skin if he didn't die.

"Pfft~ Hahahaha, you also have a day like this, Lloyd." The greatest fun in Lakshata's life is to see Lloyd get humiliated.